# CVE-2005-0562: GIF file validation error in MSN Messenger 6.2 allows remote attackers in a user's contact list to execute arbitrary code via a GIF image wi

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-04-13 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

GIF file validation error in MSN Messenger 6.2 allows remote attackers in a user's contact list to execute arbitrary code via a GIF image with an improper height and width.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19950
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/633446
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14915/
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-022
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4927
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-102A.html

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